Description
Book SynopsisThis volume presents perspectives on a range of writers in the field of postcolonial writing and theory. There is a look at decolonialization and its contemporary effects. Themes covered include: violent geographics; mourning and melancholy; diaspora and exile; and more.
Trade ReviewWith this dense yet illuminating study, Punter provides a provocative 'outline' for further study of endangered postcolonial literatures. The study is well documented, has a useful bibliography and index, and will be of most value to graduate students, researchers, and faculty. * CHOICE *
In this provocative and important book David Punter opens up new ways of thinking about the postcolonial and the literary. Starting from the idea that ‘Where are you from?’ is a terroristic question, he provides an impassioned and brilliant account of the ineluctable encounters between politics, literature, and the uncanny. -- Nicholas Royle, Professor of English, University of Sussex
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Impossibility and Loss Chapter 3 Violent Geographics Chapter 4 Rage and Hatred, Chaos and Ruin Chapter 5 The Phantomatic, the Transcolonial Chapter 6 Haunting the Secret Site Chapter 7 Hallucination, Dream, the Exotic Chapter 8 Shame and Blindness, Meat and Monsters Chapter 9 Mourning and Melancholy, Trauma and Loss Chapter 10 Becoming-Animal, Becoming-Woman Chapter 11 Diaspora and Exile, Arrival Addicted Chapter 12 Delocalization and the Alibi
